Concord|News|
East Bay Regional Park District To Hire Over 50 New Lifeguards
Those interested in applying must attend a testing date in March in order to be invited to the Lifeguard Academy in April.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
- Concord, CA
Maggie Fusek Avants is an award-winning copy editor and journalist whose experience in the news business goes back to when she had a paper route in sixth grade. She went on to earn a degree in journalism as well as the title of "Distinguished Journalist of the Year" for the campus newspaper.
Since 2009, she has served as a local news editor for online and print publications. A member of the Society of Professional Journalists, Fusek Avants has been invited back to her alma mater to mentor new journalists.
She is now the Patch editor for Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Healdsburg, Napa Valley, Benicia, Pinole, Hercules, Martinez and Concord.
Fun Fact: She shares a birthday with William Shakespeare
Reach her at maggie.fusek@patch.com with news tips and story ideas.
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Martinez, CA|News|
Health Advisory For Residents Who Garden Near Martinez Refinery
Residents are advised to wait for the results of environmental testing before eating anything grown in soils exposed to the spent catalyst.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Launches Survey For Public Feedback On Next CEO
The brief online survey seeks input on priority county issues and asks which characteristics and career experience the next CEO should have.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Walnut Creek Man Accused In Hate Crime, Assault In Palo Alto: Police
Ambrose Jamari Ochola, accused of yelling "Go back to your country" to one victim, was found in possession of brass knuckles, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Flaring Possible During Planned Maintenance At Martinez Refinery
The flaring may be visible from Interstate 680 and Marina Vista Avenue.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Pursuit From Petaluma To Cotati Ends In Crash
There were no injuries as the suspect's car fishtailed and collided with a patrol car, police said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County To Live Stream Board Of Supervisors Meetings On YouTube
The addition of this streaming platform expands access to the public during the meetings, as well as after they are completed.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Supervisors Approve Board And Commission Appointments, Reappointments
Each of the appointees begins their terms immediately.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Pinole-Hercules, CA|News|
City Of Pinole, Con Fire Celebrate Service Contract
A celebration of the contract for Con Fire to provide services in Pinole was marked by the reopening of Fire Station 74.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
'Snow & Spring's Beautiful Co-Existence': Napa Valley Photo Of The Day
Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County District Attorney Launches Spanish-Language New Website
It is the first and only Napa County agency with a standalone Spanish-language website and was written by Spanish-speaking staff.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
District Attorney's Statement On Montgomery High School Stabbing
Sonoma County District Attorney Carla Rodriguez acknowledges the significant impact the fatal stabbing has had on the community.
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Martinez, CA|News|
Contra Costa County Public Library: Become An Outdoor Explorer
Those who attend one of the programs in the series will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for recreational gear.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Concord|News|
Contra Costa County Public Library: Become An Outdoor Explorer
Those who attend one of the programs in the series will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for recreational gear.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Contra Costa County Public Library: Become An Outdoor Explorer
Those who attend one of the programs in the series will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for recreational gear.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Contra Costa County Public Library: Become An Outdoor Explorer
Those who attend one of the programs in the series will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for recreational gear.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
'Alice In Wonderland' Musical Coming To Walnut Acres Stage
Curtains Up Youth Theatre is putting on four performances of the musical production.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
'They Are Future Leaders, Change Makers': Star Sonoma County Students
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate Star Students who make life better in California with contributions big and small.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Man Shoots Self After Leading Sonoma County Deputies On Chase: Sheriff
Deputies initially responded to reports of someone shooting at other people in Santa Rosa, a sheriff's spokesperson said.
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Across California, CA|News|
Bobcat Sighting | Snow-Capped Mountains | Pretty In Pink: CA In Photos
It's your state; It's your shot. This is California in photos.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
